Infrastructure
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National Grid is expected to install the devices for 121,000 customers in the city. They will enable people to track energy usage via a portal, and will immediately alert the utility to power outages. -
A new report from the Urban Institute outlines how many of the projects developed as part of the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, including technology work, have been slow to finish and deploy.
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Data center development, the subject of much public-sector conversation and policy, is predicted to expand, driven by the growth of AI. It's also expected to come at a cost and bring a selective benefit.
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Southern California Edison has signed more than 80 contracts to ensure a steady supply of power, but many are questioning the contracts made with a company with close ties to the governor's office.
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Using Uber to chauffeur your kids around may seem like a no-brainer, but there are some moments you may miss out on.
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Nashville's former mayor led his city as a single, networked entity. His approach is paying off.
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Some new approaches are emerging that could help booming and struggling areas alike.
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During a trip to Texas, Vice President Joe Biden congratulated Houston and admired the innovation and progress that has made the city more environmentally friendly.
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Researchers at the university have developed a system to use the sun's heat in a cheap, efficient way and are working on demonstrating its uses.
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The Toyota i-Road is a three-wheel, low-speed vehicle that the company wants to find uses for in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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A partner at the design consultancy IDEO has predicted that self-driving cars will lead to revolutions in car design, which could lead to new players in the auto industry.
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Barcelona is one of the smartest cities in the world due to a mixture of innovation, leadership and vision.
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Mortenson Construction has announced that it will begin installing power grid batteries for public and private enterprises in Minnesota.
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The Portland-based Sky Tram International argues that a traditional rail train would have too many problems between difficult terrain and long travel times, while an elevated monorail could eliminate such obstacles.
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The U.S. Department of Energy has highlighted several green technologies ahead of the country's participation in climate talks in Paris this December.
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After launching an null the future of Uber in Austin is up in the air.
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As electric vehicle fans, Tesla's customers are a key cog in the company's marketing machine. How much pull will they have as Tesla makes the Model 3 for a broader – and tougher – crowd?
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When the new stadium opens in downtown, it will be equipped with several new features intended to allow easier access to the games -- and a way for arenagoers to locate their parked cars.
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The atlas lets users compare energy usage statistics across time, location, demographic and other factors.
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A Portland, Ore.-based company called IOTAS hopes to roll out smart apartment technology across the nation in the coming year.
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San Francisco's Muni is hoping to reduce delays for California commuters.
